Would this be suitable for a high-rise balcony railing or are they liable to topple? I won't want to break City ordinances and decapitate anyone.
7429
The recess is designed for the width of a wooden deck railing. It is probably 6" wide, and flat at the "top". You are better off with the window box type that have hooks for a typical metal balcony railing.
7430
Depending on the railing. It is designed to fit over a 2" X 4" wooden rail. I screwed mine to the wooden rail with 4 wood screws apiece. They will also drip when you water them as there are pre-drilled holes. Unless you screw them down, or somehow affix them, I would not trust them to sit on a rail. They are however quite durable and do their job!
7431
I do not believe you will have any problems with it toppling off of the railing. It fits snugly if you order the right size.
1802590
I believe it says nothing thicker over 6 inches or else there will be no railing height leftover to prevent falls. It also depends on the height of your ceiling.
892025
It looks like it CAN be removed but I wouldn't recommend it. It's too top heavy and likely would tip with the slightest breeze. It has holes in the bottom so you can bolt it down, though. I just tuck the bottom crossbars under the deck railings for stability and it works rather well. Hope that helps! :D
1020429
I wouldn't recommend this for a deck railing - it's more of a window box. Have you tried planters with brackets that simply swing over a deck?
2193235
I have asked several firefighters about this. I do not have a lip or crown molding around the window either. They all said that even if my window did have it, they are only nailed in with small bradnails and would NOT make this ladder any more stable. They say is is perfectly fine to use, as the the white part of the clamp, is shorter than the red clamp that attatches to the outside of the house. This will make your weight help secure the clamps. I hope this made since. If my escape is cut off, I have to jump out the 2 story with airconditioner units under me. I'll be shredded. This is what I got. I'll keep looking and asking experts about this ladder. But so far the three firefighters have all said this WILL WORK and that is was a smart purchase. Good luck.
1612383
Assuming the rail that you are clamping it to isn't too think to slip between the clamp and that it is strong enough to support the weight from whatever you will be hanging on it I can't see why it would matter what material the deck is made of. It should be fine I would think.
1738925
I am not sure this would work very well. I have had it fall off the window a couple of times, due to the suction cups getting loose. It's not so heavy that it would injure someone I don't think, but it would likely break if it fell from that height, Heather.
421520
I want to say no. Railing comes in two pieces, but the half your talking about wouldn't have any support. You would have to ridge something, tape, then the panels might leave an opening.
16542
They don't recommend very high for safety. But, I'm sure it's possible to put as high as you want.
2170762
I don't believe they would work very well on thin iron railings. I love mine but I have a wide plastic rail.
291455
If you're using it for plants you could clamp it to the railing if you have one. Anything solid that the opening on the clamp will fit onto.Clamp opens to about 4".Hard to say unless I know the layout of the balcony and what you're using it for.I would be careful about using it outdoors though,and keep it out of any wet weather. Hope that helps.
1761488
If your deck railing is strong enough, the x-it ladder will have no issues. But give it a try from the ground to know for sure!
209807
We actually put it on a metal round railing but it would most likely fit up to a four inch board railing. I got two and gave them to a friend. They are really nice.
866951
It's a pressure gate, so no. It wouldn't be safe. You need a gate specifically for the top of stairs which is connected to the post or wall.
819175
For balance, maybe, but I expect in a fall it won't save you. Even if screwed to a stud, I think the rest of the mounting hardware might not be strong enough.
674936
I don't think so.... they tend to slip around (if you stack them) a bit and I don't think they would be secure enough. Perhaps they could be (super)glued together, but then I don't know what weight they are rated for. Certainly look better than most risers, but for this use.........
806699
No, I wouldn't chance it. The legs are metal, but the top is some kind of cardboard. It would get ruined quickly in that scenario.